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“Assessment on the Accessibility Law (BP 344) compliance of PSAU.
A Special Study
Presented to the Faculty of the
Department of Geodetic Engineering
College of Engineering and Computer Studies
Pampanga State Agricultural University
PAC, Magalang, Pampanga 2011
In Partial Fulfillment of the

Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering
Cabingabang, Jerson T.
2023
Introduction
Problem and Its Background
In the Press Release on January 25, 2015, Senator Sonny Angara has called for the
strict compliance with laws empowering persons with disabilities (PWDs) such as the
Accessibility Law or the Batas Pambansa 344, as mandated by the Magna Carta for
Disabled Persons (RA 7277).
"It's sad to hear that there are a lot of facilities and establishments, and even
government offices, here in the country that are still not accessible to PWDs--a clear
violation of BP 344," said Angara during the National Forum on Sustainable
Development for PWDs where he was keynote speaker.
"Maybe many in our government are not aware that there is such a law. We're a nation
of laws, but we're also a nation of laws flouted or not followed with impunity. Let's start
with making people aware that there are such laws for PWDs that need to be followed,"
he added.
BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 344 - AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE MOBILITY OF
DISABLED PERSONS BY REQUIRING CERTAIN BUILDINGS, INSTITUTIONS,
ESTABLISHMENTS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES TO INSTALL FACILITIES AND OTHER
DEVICES.
As stated in BP 344, Section 1, In order to promote the realization of the rights of
disabled persons to participate fully in the social life and the development of the
societies in which they live and the enjoyment of the opportunities available to other
citizens, no license or permit for the construction, repair or renovation of public and
private buildings for public use. Educational institutions, airports, sports and recreation
centers and complexes, shopping centers or establishments, public parking places,
work-places, public utilities, shall be granted or issued unless the owner or operator
thereof shall install and incorporate in such building, establishment, institution or public
utility, such architectural facilities or structural features as shall reasonably enhance the
mobility of disabled persons such as sidewalks, ramps, railings and the like. If feasible,
all such existing buildings, institutions, establishments, or public utilities to be
constructed or established for which licenses or permits had already been issued may
comply with the requirements of this law: Provided, further, that in case of government
buildings, street and highways, the Ministry of Public Works and Highways shall see to it
that the same shall be provided with architectural facilities or structural features for
disabled persons. In the case of the parking place of any of the above institutions,
buildings, or establishment, or public utilities, the owner or operator shall reserve
sufficient and suitable space for the use of disabled persons.
IRR of BP 344, Rule I SCOPE AND APPLICATION
4.1.1 b) Ten percent (10%) of the total number of units of government-owned living
accommodations shall be accessible and fully usable by the disabled persons with any
fractional part in excess of one-half (1/2) in the computation thereof, to be considered as
one unit; for privately-owned living accommodations the number of accessible units
shall be as provided in Section 3 of Rule III thereof.
4.2.1 Streets, highways and transport related structures to be constructed – Streets,

highways and transport related structures shall be provided with the following barrier-
free facilities and accessibility features at every pedestrian crossing: ramps and other
accessible features in buildings of the Sectoral offices and attached agencies of DOTC;
transportation terminals and passenger waiting areas for use of disabled person;
a) Cut-out curbs and accessible ramps at the sidewalks.
b) Audio-visual aids for crossing
EXCEPTION: Requirements for accessibility at pedestrian grade separations or
overpasses and underpasses may be waived.
IRR of BP 344, RULE II MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY
1.1 CATEGORIES OF DISABLED PERSONS. The categories of disability dictate the

varied measures to be adopted in order to create an accessible environment for the
handicapped. Disabled persons under these Rules may be classified into those who
have:
1.1.1 Impairments requiring confinement to wheelchairs; or
1.1.2 Impairments causing difficulty or insecurity in walking or climbing stairs or
requiring the use of braces, crutches or other artificial supports; or impairments caused
by amputation, arthritis, spastic conditions or pulmonary, cardiac or other ills rendering
individuals semi-ambulatory; or
1.1.3 Total or partial impairments of hearing or sight causing insecurity or like hood of
exposure to danger in public places; or
1.1.4 Impairments due to conditions of aging and in coordination;
1.1.5 Mental impairments whether acquired or congenital in nature.
1.3 BASIC PHYSICAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS. No group of people shall be

deprived of full participation and enjoyment of the environment or be made unequal with
the rest due to any disability. In order to achieve this goal adopted by the United
Nations, certain basic principles shall be applied:
1.3.1 ACCESSIBILITY. The built environment shall be designed so that it shall be
accessible to all people. This means that no criteria shall impede the use of facilities by
either the handicapped or nondisabled citizens.
1.3.2 REACHABILITY. Provisions shall be adapted and introduced to the physical
environment so that as many places or buildings as possible can be reached by all.
1.3.3 USABILITY. The built environment shall be designed so that all persons, whether
they be disabled or not, may use and enjoy it.
1.3.4 ORIENTATION. Finding a person’s way inside and outside of a building or open
space shall be made easy for everyone.
1.3.5 SAFETY. Designing for safety insures that people shall be able to move about
with less hazards to life and health.
1.3.6 WORK ABILITY AND EFFICIENCY. The built environment shall be designed to
allow the disabled citizens to participate and contribute to developmental goals
IRR of BP 344, RULE III SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS AND RELATED
STRUCTURES FOR PUBLIC USE
2. ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES AND FACILITIES: Where the following features and

facilities are: architectural design requirements in accordance with generally accepted
architectural practice, the same include the corresponding graphic signs.
2.1 Architectural facilities and features:
2.1.1 A – Stairs
2.1.2 B – Walkways
2.1.3 C – Corridors
2.1.4 D – Doors and Entrance
2.1.5 E – Washrooms and Toilets
2.1.6 F – Lifts/Elevator
2.1.7 G – Ramps
2.1.8 H – Parking Areas
2.1.9 I – Switches, Controls, Buzzers
2.1.10 J – Handrails
2.1.11 K – Thresholds
2.1.12 L – Floor Finishes
2.1.13 M – Drinking Fountains
2.1.14 N – Public Telephones
2.1.15 O – Seating Accommodations
5.1 Educational institutions (schools, colleges, universities, vocational schools, seminaries and
novitiates), including school auditoriums, gymnasia, reviewing stands, little theaters and concert
halls.
Barrier-free facilities and features required in: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, and O.
Libraries, museums, exhibition halls and art galleries Barrier-free facilities and features required
in: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, and O.
Civil Centers Barrier-free facilities and features required in: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, M, N,
and O.
Clubhouses lodges Barrier-free facilities and features required in: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, M,
N, and O.
Statement of the Problem
This study focuses on assessing on the Accessibility Law (BP 344) compliance of
PSAU. Specifically, it aims to answer the following questions:
1. What are the infrastructures and facilities that needs to comply on BP 344?
2. Are the infrastructures and facilities in PSAU implementing the rules and
regulations of BP 344?
3. Are the Infrastructures and facilities being accessible for PWDs?
Objectives of the Study

This study generally aims to assess the Accessibility Law (BP 344) compliance of PSAU
using GIS. This study also sought to:
1. Identify the infrastructures and facilities that needs to comply on BP 344.
2. Determine if the infrastructures and facilities in PSAU implementing the rules and
regulations of bp 344.
3. Found out if the infrastructures and facilities are accessible for PWDs.
Significance of the Study

This study focuses on Assessment on the Accessibility Law (BP 344) compliance of
PSAU; it will be beneficial to:
PWDs. This study helps the PWDs to access a barrier-free school.
School. This study will help the school to be more inclusive and accessible and friendly
for PWDs.
Future Researcher. The study will be used as a reference for the future researcher
who will be conducting similar study.
Scope and Limitations

This study is limited only around the Pampanga State Agricultural University.
Assessing the Accessibility Law (BP 344) compliance of PSAU is the focus of
this study. The necessary data will be obtained using Checklist and Maps. This study's
material and findings were only available to this specific place.
Methodology
Research design
The researchers will use descriptive research design in conducting the study.
The study will focus on assessing the Accessibility Law (BP 344) compliance of PSAU.
Research Instruments
Checklist
The checklist will helps to determine the infrastructures and facilities in PSAU
that are implementing the rules and regulations of BP 344 and to identify if the
infrastructures and facilities are accessible for PWDs.
Map
Using Quantum Geographic Information System (QGIS) the researcher will
create a Map that includes the infrastructure and facilities of PSAU. This map will helps
to identify the infrastructures and facilities that needs to comply on BP 344.
Reference:
(https://www.ncda.gov.ph/disability-laws/batas-pambansa/batas-pambansa-blg-344/#:~:text=Batas
%20Pambansa%20Blg.-, n.d.)
(https://www.dinf.ne.jp/doc/english/intl/z15/z15007le/z1500712.html, n.d.)
(https://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2015/0125_angara1.asp, n.d.)

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“Assessment on the Accessibility Law (BP 344) compliance of PSAU.

In Partial Fulfillment of the

4.2.1 Streets, highways and transport related structures to be constructed – Streets,

IRR of BP 344, RULE II MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY

1.1 CATEGORIES OF DISABLED PERSONS. The categories of disability dictate the

1.3 BASIC PHYSICAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS. No group of people shall be

2. ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES AND FACILITIES: Where the following features and

Objectives of the Study

Significance of the Study

Scope and Limitations

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